18/08/2026
We don’t sell Years dog food at Pet Connection, but we know some of our customers do feed it. Understandably there’s been a lot of concern following the recent recall and reports of sudden bilateral dry eye in some dogs.
We’ve put together a detailed, evidence-based guide covering:
• What Years has recalled and why
• The symptoms of dry eye to watch for
• What is currently known — and what is not yet proven
• Why buckwheat and fagopyrins are being investigated
• Why this does not mean every food containing buckwheat is unsafe
• Why processing can matter with ingredients like buckwheat
• What to do if your dog has been eating Years
• How to choose an alternative food if you’ve decided to change
We’ve also included a section for anyone who has become a little uneasy about boutique-style, fresh or minimally processed diets following this.
An ingredient list full of fresh meat, vegetables, herbs and “superfoods” can sound very appealing, while ingredients such as maize, rice, meat meal or protein isolates can sound less impressive.
But an ingredient list doesn’t tell you who formulated the food, how extensively it has been tested, what quality-control systems are in place, whether digestibility has been studied, or how much nutritional research sits behind the finished diet.
For some owners, choosing a more established, science-led food from manufacturers such as Hill’s Science Plan or Royal Canin may offer more reassurance overall — even if the ingredient list looks less fashionable.
Most importantly, there is no reason to panic simply because your dog’s usual kibble or wet food contains buckwheat. The current Years investigation does not establish that all buckwheat-containing foods carry the same risk, and the exact cause of the reported cases has not yet been confirmed.
We’ll keep the guide updated as more information becomes available.
👉 Read the full guide here:
Years dog food has been recalled after reports of sudden dry eye. Learn about buckwheat, fagopyrins, symptoms and how to choose a safe alternative food.
